Why Renewal Matters

Continue Being a Leader in the Land Trust Community

HEAR IT FROM YOUR PEERS

Renewal of Accreditation Makes a Difference

The renewal process keeps your land trust on the leading edge. Continuing to improve systems for making and documenting decisions means your land trust will be ready to steward and defend your protected lands.

INVESTING IN A STRONG FUTURE

Benefits of Accreditation

Continue to be a leader in the land trust community. The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction, and being accredited helps your land trust to stand out, to say to landowners, funders and other supporters: “Invest in us. We have proven we are a strong, effective organization you can trust to conserve your land forever.”

Know the value of accrediation

BY THE NUMBERS

Renewed Excellence

When surveyed about the benefits of renewal, land trusts told the commission

98%Renewal makes our land trust stronger and more effective

73%Renewal helps distinguish our land trust with public partners and increased our access to public funds

96%Renewal improved our ability to protect and steward our lands

“Our accredited status is a hallmark of excellence, distinguishing us within the conservation community and beyond. As a result, discerning landowners have entrusted us with their projects, selecting our organization over others, drawn by the assurance of our esteemed reputation and commitment to rigorous standards. This distinction enhances our visibility and amplifies our capacity to safeguard precious landscapes for generations to come.”

Low Country Land Trust (SC)

Why Accreditation Matters

Learn how accreditation has built a community of strong, trusted and verified land trusts.

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Value of Accreditation

The benefits of being accredited are many. Find out what it means to join with a community committed to land conservation excellence.

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Get Ready for Renewal

Is your land trust ready to start preparing for renewal? Learn what it takes to go through the process.

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